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KEES

KEES for Registered Apprentices

High school graduates participating in an approved registered apprenticeship program may choose to request reimbursement of approved apprenticeship expenses from their KEES earnings instead of having the funds sent to an eligible Kentucky college or university.

To qualify, a registered apprentice must:

Be a Kentucky high school graduate

Have earned a KEES award that has not expired

KEES is available for up to five (5) years from high school graduation, receipt of a bachelor's degree, or scholarship receipt for eight (8) semesters, whichever comes first.

Participate in a registered apprenticeship program approved through the Kentucky Labor Cabinet

Complete the process to opt into reimbursement (see below)

Approved expenses:

Items required for the graduate's registered apprenticeship

Those items include, but are not limited to, equipment, required tools, licensures, tuition and books, and uniforms.

Reimbursement for travel expenses may be requested, not to exceed $500 per year.

Reimbursement amount:

The total reimbursed each year cannot exceed the total KEES earned during high school.

Reimbursement may be requested for up to four years, within the first five years following high school graduation.

Note: a form is only required if a registered apprentice wants to receive reimbursement. Nothing needs to be submitted if KEES funds are to be paid directly to an eligible Kentucky college or university.

Reimbursement request process:

STEP 1: Pay apprenticeship expenses out of pocket. Be sure to keep receipts for proof of purchase.